Underhood
Determining The Correct Surface Finish
For an ultra-smooth surface finish, know the metallurgy of the castings and the head gasket.
For an ultra-smooth surface finish, know the metallurgy of the castings and the head gasket.
Internal coolant leaks can foul a spark plug and cause a misfire. This video is sponsored by Autolite.
The first production vehicle to use an MLS gasket was a tiny Isuzu car in Japan.
One of the most forgotten steps before replacing a head gasket is to inspect the entire engine before removing the...
Andrew Markel discusses head gasket jobs on certain Subaru engines, and how you can ensure the complete job is done...
Andrew Markel discusses common symptoms pointing to a failed or leaking head gasket, and the tools needed to diagnose the...
Head lift is not the whole head that is lifting from the block, but is a distortion in specific areas...
The Volkswagen VR6 engine, introduced in 1994, has a narrow "V" configuration that allows six cylinders to be mounted in...
Do: Clean the Holes To ensure accurate torque values and to avoid cracking the cylinder block, clean any dust, dirt,...
Head gasket repair should not be approached with the mindset of "how cheaply can it be done?" Instead, find the...
